New ZealandFocus Live: 15,871 new Covid-19 community cases, 13 deathsMarch 25 2022 There are 15,871 new community Covid cases today and 13 new deaths. As rules relax from tonight, new figures show there are 899 people in hospital, with 27 of them in intensive care.Watch25 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMeasuring and reporting Covid-19 deaths - what you need to knowThe number of deaths linked to the virus has climbed steadily since Omicron arrived.24 Mar 10:35 PM
New ZealandLive: Mandate muddle - will vaccine refusers get their jobs back? Minister rejects claims situation a messMany vaccination mandates will be removed next month.24 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 18,423 community cases; 11 deaths and 913 people in hospitalSome are concerned by easing of restrictions, particularly for the health system.24 Mar 01:12 AM
New ZealandHospitals nationally offer cash rewards for staff working nightsHospitals nationally are resorting to cash rewards to get staff to pick up night shifts.23 Mar 03:46 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Vaccine passes and mandates end April 4From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will not longer be required. The Government will not require mandates in education, police or Defence Force workers and those workplaces using them.Watch22 Mar 10:00 PM
Politics15 Covid-related deaths today, almost 21,000 cases and 1016 in hospitalOf the 15 people who died, 9 were from Auckland, 3 from Waikato, and 3 from Wellington.22 Mar 12:43 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Andrew Little launches mental health recruitment driveMarch 22 2022 Health Minister Andrew Little has launched a major recruitment drive for mental health nurses as the Government faces increasing scrutiny in the sector.Watch21 Mar 11:18 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on vaccine mandate call, support for UkraineMarch 21 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern has announced a further $5 million in assistance to Ukraine to help it during the invasion from Russia. Ardern confirmed that Cabinet has signed off on decisions on vaccine mandates, certificates and the traffic light system.Watch21 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Sunday 20 March WrapMarch 20 2022 The number of new daily cases of Covid-19 has dipped sharply - but officials have reported another nine deaths. There are 12,020 new community cases to report today.Watch20 Mar 01:18 AM
New ZealandOutbreak latest: 9 deaths, dip in cases; Map reveals number in every NZ regionThe total number of publicly reported Covid related deaths has now reached 175.20 Mar 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Certainly aren't in the all-clear': NZ never more at risk of catching Covid - expertHalf of those who will be infected with Covid-19 are yet to catch it, warns top expert.19 Mar 05:16 PM
New ZealandRevealed: More than 110 aged care homes hit by Covid-19More than 370 people living in aged care homes currently have Covid-19.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand$75k of taxpayer dollars for artwork promoting anti-vax messagesBut artist says: 'A mass narrative must always be questioned and debated.'19 Mar 05:21 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 19th March WrapMarch 19 2022 Ten more people have died and there are 18,514 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today.Watch19 Mar 01:59 AM
New ZealandTen deaths, 18,514 new Covid cases, 939 people in hospitalThis takes the death toll of publicly reported Covid-related deaths to 166.19 Mar 01:45 AM
New Zealand'We're sitting ducks': Warning of infectious outbreaks as 320,000 MMR vaccines go to wasteThe vaccines are worth about $8 million.18 Mar 04:46 PM
New ZealandAll regions 'at or near' peak Covid case numbers - expert; what life looks like next"Numbers are less and that's the first time we've seen that."18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid cases have peaked in Auckland. Here's NZ's new Omicron epicentreOne DHB has reported 2172 new cases in the region today.18 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandLive: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised, more than 14,000 Covid cases todayThe five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.18 Mar 12:46 AM
WorldCovid in Samoa: All flights suspended as Pacific nation goes into lockdownYesterday Samoa recorded its first case of community transmitted Covid-19.18 Mar 12:41 AM
New ZealandLive: NZ 'could return to normality probably faster than people expect'Attorney-General David Parker says Omicron outbreak had not overwhelmed the health system.17 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandExpert warns Omicron will be major cause of Covid death as new data is revealedCovid-related deaths have been increasing with the Omicron outbreak.17 Mar 03:45 AM
New ZealandLive: 10 deaths, 930 people in hospital, more than 19,500 Covid cases todayAuckland's hospital staff are coming under increasing pressure, the Herald has revealed.17 Mar 01:27 AM
New ZealandWellington and Hutt among regions with highest active Covid casesKenepuru Community Hospital has 21 per cent of staff off work due to Covid-19.17 Mar 01:09 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 19,566 new Covid-19 community cases, ten deathsMarch 17 2022 There are 19,566 new community cases of Covid-19 and 930 people in hospital, including 23 in intensive care. Ten Covid-related deaths were announced today.Watch17 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on Covid-19, vaccine passesMarch 17 2022 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says mandates and vaccine passes are unlikely to be used as widely as before and Cabinet will review traffic light settings next week.Watch16 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid deaths soar to 141; Bloomfield defends isolation rules, says health system staff 'feeling pressure'Yesterday, 19,452 community cases, 971 hospitalisations and 24 deaths were reported.16 Mar 07:43 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Exhausted nurses 'falling over each other' for nightly $500 Covid bonus'We are so short staffed in every department that management are working on the floor.'16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern announces border re-opening datesMarch 16 2022 Vaccinated Australians will be able to come to New Zealand without isolating from 11.59pm on April 12. Fully vaccinated travellers from visa-waiver countries will be able to enter the country from 11.59pm on May 2.Watch15 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Two more deaths; 21,616 Covid-19 cases todayMarch 15 2022 There are 21,616 Covid cases in the community today and a record 960 patients in hospital battling the virus.Watch15 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandCovid outbreak linked to Wellington school camp, Ministry confirmsThe Ministry of Education was informed of Covid spread at a school camp late last month.14 Mar 10:01 PM
New ZealandGovt announces 'a start' of $22m for Māori Health AuthorityNew Zealand has been "dominated by monocultural thinking", Health NZ chair says.14 Mar 08:37 PM
New ZealandEight new Covid-19 deaths as daily case numbers continue to fallNew daily record of Covid-19 deaths in NZ as community case numbers continue to fall.13 Mar 12:30 AM
